SLED Opportunity · FLORIDA · FLORIDA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
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Florida Polytechnic University seeks Construction Manager at Risk services for a new 138,000 sq ft Student Achievement Center in Lakeland, FL. The project includes auditorium, office, study, and support spaces. The procurement has two stages: qualifications-based shortlisting and presentations with pricing validation.
The University is interested in partnering with a qualified firm to provide construction manager at risk services to construct the Student Achievement Center at its main campus located in Lakeland, FL.Florida Poly continues to grow; therefore, the need for space to support the new and growing Student Body continues. The Student Achievement Center is proposed to be comprised of approximately 138,000 gross square feet (gsf), and will be located East of the Barnett Applied Research Center and adjacent to the iconic Innovation, Science and Technology Building (IST) refer to S5, on Figure 1.3 on the Campus Master Plan; https://floridapoly.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/campus-master-plan.pdfThe proposed program consists largely of Auditorium/Exhibition space, Offices, Student Support and Study spaces, and Auxiliary spaces. A breakdown of those space types, in relation to the overall building, and as described in the Capital Improvement Plan, is shown below: • Auditorium / Exhibition – comprising approx. 3.0% of the building • Office – comprising 23.0% of the building • Study and Student Support – comprising 12.0% of the building • Instructional Media – comprising 7.0% of the building • Campus Support Services – comprising 3.0% of the building • Auxiliary and non-E&G Space – comprising 52.0% of the building It is recommended that interested firms visit this website frequently for any additional information relative to this solicitation.There are Two (2) Stages to this procurement process.Stage One: Qualifications-Based Stage The Stage One process will assist in identifying interested parties that have the qualifications, experience, and financial capacity necessary to assume the responsibilities required. All responses submitted in response to Stage One will be evaluated based on the criteria identified. Following a review of Stage One responses, Florida Polytechnic University will establish a shortlist of the Firms. Florida Poly will select approximately three (3) - six (6) of the most qualified Respondents to participate in Stage Two. A response to Stage One is a prerequisite to have an opportunity to present a plan to University Officials. PLEASE NOTE: No contract or agreement will be entered into directly as a result of Stage One. However, it is important to note that the University recognizes the time, effort, and expense in firms responding to Stage One and therefore, makes a Response to Stage One a requirement and prerequisite for further participation.Stage Two: Presentations and Request for Additional Information Stage Two will include a separate submittal with specific proposal instructions. Detailed information, including the Partial Concept Design Package regarding the project, will be provided to the Qualified Respondents in Stage Two. These instructions will consist of modified scoring criteria, specific information requested for the presentation, and additional information requested of the Construction Manager to validate pricing and Project Target Values for the construction of the Student Achievement Center (StAC). PLEASE NOTE: Stage Two proposal submission instructions will be included in the information provided to the shortlisted Respondents after the announcement and before scheduled presentations/interviews.COMMUNICATION: From the date of issuance of this solicitation until the University takes final action, the Respondent must not communicate with any University employees or Evaluation/Negotiation Committee members regarding this solicitation or Respondent’s Response except as provided herein or as expressly requested by the Authorized University Representative. Violation of this restriction will result in rejection of the Respondent’s Response.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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